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title: "Beardies in Need — check charity number 1195993 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Beardies in Need a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1195993. Animals charity based in Ipswich. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/beardies-in-need
retrieved: 2026-08-18T11:25:40.990Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Beardies in Need is a registered charity (number 1195993) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: animals. Its latest reported income was £41,899 (year ending 2025-02-28). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

## What are the key facts about Beardies in Need?

Registered charity number

1195993

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Ipswich

Latest income (year ending 2025-02-28)

£41,899

Website

[www.beardiesinneed.org.uk](http://www.beardiesinneed.org.uk/)

## What does Beardies in Need do?

To relieve the suffering of animals in need of care and attention, in particular but not exclusively dogs that are wholly or in part bearded collies. To provide care, protection, treatment and security for such animals, and to educate the public in matters relating to animal welfare and the prevention of cruelty and suffering.

## What causes is Beardies in Need registered for?

Animals

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Beardies in Need yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Beardies in Need is on the official
register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so
we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough
filing data exists — never by payment.
[How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology)

## Is this your charity?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Beardies in Need a legitimate charity?

Yes. Beardies in Need is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1195993) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.

What is Beardies in Need's charity number?

Beardies in Need's charity number is 1195993. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1195993?

Search 1195993 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

What does Beardies in Need do?

To relieve the suffering of animals in need of care and attention, in particular but not exclusively dogs that are wholly or in part bearded collies. To provide care, protection, treatment and security for such animals, and to educate the public in matters relating to animal welfare and the prevention of cruelty and suffering.

Does Beardies in Need have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Beardies in Need. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Beardies in Need?

Beardies in Need's website is http://www.beardiesinneed.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31,
used under the
[Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/).
Always verify current details on the
[official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1195993).